The Huangpu Clan was exceptionally lively today. In the central plaza connected to the Cold Water Gully, many members of the Huangpu family had gathered. They all came to catch a glimpse of the man acknowledged by the most outstanding woman in the Huangpu Clan, eager to see what kind of extraordinary prodigy he could be.
“Damn it, wasn’t this guy supposed to enter the Cold Water Gully today? Why hasn’t he shown up yet? Could he have chickened out?”
As Xiao Yufan remained absent, some people grew impatient. The pride of the Huangpu Clan made them deeply dissatisfied with his tardiness, though they conveniently forgot that sending him into this perilous place had been their own doing.
“I bet that’s exactly what happened. Otherwise, why would he be so late? If he’s afraid to show his face, then he’s truly a coward!”
Another person quickly chimed in. Those who couldn’t obtain something naturally didn’t want others to have it either. They secretly hoped Xiao Yufan wouldn’t show up at all. If he succeeded in passing through the Cold Water Gully, their goddess would be his.
Although the crowd below murmured restlessly, on the elevated platform in the plaza, Huangpu Yi and Huangpu Hanye still wore faint smiles on their faces. They knew Xiao Yufan would definitely come.
“Clan Leader, I think this grandson of Situ Lingyu pales in comparison to his grandfather. He hasn’t even arrived yet—could he have changed his mind last minute? Or was this all premeditated? Could it be, Clan Leader, that you’ve been deceived?”
An elder who often opposed Huangpu Yi stepped forward. The sooner Xiao Yufan was eliminated, the sooner they could marry Huangpu Xian’er to the hidden Tan family, completing most of their plans.
“If Situ Lingyu were standing here, would you dare to speak like this? Although I only saw the boy once while he was unconscious, I know the grandson of the Silver Fox is definitely no ordinary person!”
Huangpu Yi smiled, his eyes flashing with a glint of coldness. Anyone could detect the mockery in his tone. Situ Lingyu’s presence alone could make many self-proclaimed geniuses seem pale in comparison. For this second elder to speak thus was nothing but self-inflicted humiliation.
“Hmph, talking too confidently isn’t always wise. If that boy really doesn’t show up, I’d like to see how the Clan Leader saves face!”
Faced with such mockery, even this old man, despite his age, turned pale with anger. He had expected Huangpu Yi to show no respect, but he hadn’t anticipated such a blatant slap in the face.
Yet even as he thought this, the second elder’s heart sank. If after this incident, Huangpu Yi really started targeting him, how would he respond? After all, Huangpu Yi was the leader of the hidden Huangpu Clan, and even if he were his senior, it would be of no consequence.
Today, the Huangpu family estate is bustling with activity. At the central square connected to the Cold Water Stream, many members of the Huangpu family have gathered. They are here to witness the man who has been acknowledged by the most outstanding woman of the Huangpu family, to see what kind of prodigy he truly is.
“Damn, wasn’t that guy supposed to enter the Cold Water Stream today? Why hasn’t he shown up yet? Did he chicken out at the last minute?”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hasn’t appeared for a long time, some people are growing impatient. The arrogance of the Huangpu family makes them quite dissatisfied with Xiao Yufan’s performance. However, they seem to forget that forcing Xiao Yufan into this perilous situation was their own doing.
“I think that’s the case. Otherwise, why hasn’t he shown up after so long? If he doesn’t dare to appear, then he’s just a coward!”
Another person immediately chimed in, echoing the sentiment. Since they couldn’t have what they desired, they naturally didn’t want others to have it either. It would be best if Xiao Yufan didn’t show up. Otherwise, if he truly passed through the Cold Water Stream, their goddess might end up with him.
Although the crowd below was noisy, on a high platform in the square, Huangpu Yi and Huangpu Hanye still wore faint smiles. They knew Xiao Yufan would come.
“Family Head, I think the grandson of Situ Lingyu is far inferior to him. He hasn’t arrived yet. Did he change his mind at the last minute, or was this all part of his plan? Could it be that even the Family Head has been deceived?”
An elder who always opposed Huangpu Yi now stepped forward. The sooner they could eliminate Xiao Yufan, the sooner they could marry Huangpu Xian’er into the Hidden Tan family. Their mission would then be mostly accomplished.
“If Situ Lingyu were standing here, would you dare to say such a thing? Although I only saw that young man once when he was unconscious, I know that the grandson of Silver Fox is no ordinary person!”
Huangpu Yi smiled, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Anyone could hear the mockery in his words. The existence of Situ Lingyu could easily overshadow many self-proclaimed geniuses. For this elder to say such things was nothing but self-humiliation.
“Hmph, speaking too confidently isn’t a good thing. If that young man really doesn’t show up, I wonder how the Family Head will save face!”
Faced with such mockery, even this elder, despite his age, turned pale with anger. He knew Huangpu Yi wouldn’t spare him any face, but he didn’t expect to be so blatantly humiliated.
However, at this thought, the elder’s heart skipped a beat. If, after this incident, Huangpu Yi really started to trouble him, how would he handle it? After all, Huangpu Yi was the head of the Hidden Huangpu family. Even if he was his elder, it wouldn’t make a difference.
At this moment, the noise in the square quieted down a bit. From another direction, Xiao Yufan’s figure slowly appeared, and behind him was the purple-clad Jiao’er.
At this moment, Huangpu Xian’er, dressed in a light purple gown, looked like a celestial being. Her delicate figure was accentuated, and her long black hair, tied with a purple ribbon, danced in the wind. Her stunning profile carried a faint smile. Just this scene alone was enough to captivate many.
“Haha, I knew it! This kid wouldn’t break his promise. If he did, even if his father and the Situ family’s old man came, I’d make sure he couldn’t walk away unscathed!”
Seeing Xiao Yufan approach, Huangpu Hanye finally showed a smile. He had also thought the young man might have chickened out, but it turned out to be a false alarm. However, it was clear that Xiao Yufan was a master of testing patience. His late appearance was undoubtedly a show of dissatisfaction.
“You can laugh when he comes out alive. If he can’t walk out of the Cold Water Stream, he’ll never be the son-in-law of our Huangpu family!”
“This is none of your concern. It’s our family’s business!”
No matter how you looked at it, the elder was clearly displeased. Huangpu Hanye spoke up, and even though the elder was of his grandfather’s generation, he didn’t show much respect. After all, this elder had no reason to be respected. For someone nearly a hundred years old to still cling to power was quite pitiful.
The term “outsider” made many people’s lips twitch, especially the elder, whose expression turned even uglier. If Huangpu Yi had said it, he might have been able to endure it, but Huangpu Hanye had no right to speak to him like that. Even if this man were to take over the Huangpu family, it would be years from now.
“Hey, hey, hey, the kid’s coming over. I’m going to check him out!”
Just as the elder was about to explode, Huangpu Hanye had already walked away, not even giving him a glance. The elder was momentarily speechless, almost choking on his words. When had he ever been so blatantly ignored? And to be ignored by two people in one day was too much.
As soon as Xiao Yufan appeared in the square, he felt countless eyes on him. He wasn’t surprised by this scene, nor did he show any sign of panic. After all, standing beside him was a woman surrounded by countless halos of admiration.
“Sigh, if looks could kill, I’d probably be dead many times over by now. The most frustrating part is that I haven’t even gotten any benefits from it!”
Xiao Yufan shook his head to himself, then glanced at Huangpu Xian’er. As if hearing his murmur, a blush spread across Huangpu Xian’er’s face, gradually deepening. Then, to everyone’s astonishment, she wrapped her delicate arm around Xiao Yufan’s arm!
“My god, what kind of luck does this guy have? My goddess is actually hugging him! Is there no justice in this world?”
Huangpu Xian’er’s action immediately caused an uproar among the younger generation of the Huangpu family. They had never seen their goddess act like a little woman, walking beside a man and making such an intimate gesture in public…
“Damn it! Our Huangpu family’s goddess has been stolen by an outsider!”
The voices of discussion rose and fell. These people were merely venting their frustrations because they couldn’t have what they desired. After all, within the Huangpu family, no one was worthy of such an outstanding woman.
Faced with Huangpu Xian’er’s bold move, Xiao Yufan could only smile wryly and shake his head. This girl was really putting him in the spotlight. However, since the Huangpu family already harbored deep hostility toward him, he didn’t mind such an intimate gesture.
On the contrary, Xiao Yufan seemed to be enjoying it. Feeling the softness pressing against his arm, he swallowed hard. Good thing this was in public, or else he might have done something inappropriate…
Today, the Huangpu family estate is bustling with activity. At the central square connected to the Cold Water Ravine, many members of the Huangpu family have gathered. They are here to catch a glimpse of the man who has been acknowledged by the most outstanding woman of the Huangpu family, wondering what kind of prodigy he must be.
“Damn, wasn’t that guy supposed to enter the Cold Water Ravine today? Why hasn’t he shown up yet? Did he chicken out at the last minute?”
As Xiao Yufan’s prolonged absence continues, some people are growing impatient. The arrogance of the Huangpu family makes them dissatisfied with Xiao Yufan’s performance, but they forget that forcing him into this perilous situation was their own doing.
“I think that’s the case. Otherwise, why hasn’t he shown up after so long? If he doesn’t dare to appear, then he’s just a coward!”
Another person immediately chimed in. Since they couldn’t have what they desired, they naturally didn’t want anyone else to have it either. They hoped Xiao Yufan wouldn’t show up, because if he actually succeeded in passing through the Cold Water Ravine, their goddess might end up with him.
Although the crowd below was noisy, on a high platform in the square, Huangpu Yi and Huangpu Hanye still wore faint smiles. They knew Xiao Yufan would come.
“Family Head, I think Situ Lingyu’s grandson is far inferior to him. He hasn’t shown up yet—was it a last-minute change of heart, or was it premeditated? Could it be that even the Family Head has been deceived?”
An elder who always opposed Huangpu Yi now stepped forward. The sooner they could eliminate Xiao Yufan, the sooner they could arrange for Huangpu Xian’er to marry into the Hidden Tan family, and their mission would be mostly accomplished.
“If Situ Lingyu were standing here, would you dare to say such a thing? Although I’ve only seen that young man once when he was unconscious, I know that the grandson of Silver Fox is no ordinary person!”
Huangpu Yi smiled, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Anyone could hear the mockery in his words. Situ Lingyu’s existence alone could overshadow many self-proclaimed prodigies, and for this elder to speak in such a manner was nothing but self-humiliation.
“Hmph, speaking too confidently isn’t a good thing. If that young man really doesn’t show up, I’d like to see how the Family Head will save face!”
Faced with such mockery, even this elderly man, with his years of experience, couldn’t help but turn pale with anger. He knew Huangpu Yi wouldn’t spare him any face, but he hadn’t expected such a blatant slap in the face.
However, at this thought, the elder’s heart skipped a beat. If Huangpu Yi really started targeting him after this, how would he handle it? After all, Huangpu Yi was the head of the Hidden Huangpu family, and even as an elder, he held no real power.
Just then, the noise in the square quieted down somewhat, as Xiao Yufan’s figure slowly appeared from another direction. Behind him was the purple-clad Jiao’er.
At this moment, Huangpu Xian’er, dressed in a light purple gown, looked like a celestial being. Her delicate figure was accentuated, and her long, flowing hair, tied with a purple ribbon, danced in the wind. Her stunning profile carried a faint smile, and this scene alone was enough to captivate many.
“Haha, I knew it! This kid wouldn’t break his promise. If he did, even if his father and the Situ family’s old man came, I’d make sure he wouldn’t get away with it!”
Seeing Xiao Yufan approach, Huangpu Hanye finally showed a smile. He had also thought the young man might have chickened out, but it turned out to be a false alarm. However, it was clear that Xiao Yufan was a master of testing patience. His late arrival was undoubtedly a way to express his dissatisfaction.
“You can laugh when he comes out alive. If he can’t make it out of the Cold Water Ravine, he’ll never be a son-in-law of the Huangpu family!”
“This is none of your concern. It’s our family’s business!”
Huangpu Hanye spoke up, clearly irritated by the elder. Even though the elder was of his grandfather’s generation, he showed no particular respect, as the elder’s lifelong obsession with power was hardly admirable.
The term “outsider” made many people’s lips twitch, especially the elder, whose expression turned even uglier. While he could tolerate Huangpu Yi’s remarks, Huangpu Hanye had no right to speak to him in such a manner. Even if this man were to take over the Huangpu family, it would be years from now.
“Hey, hey, hey, the kid’s here. I’m going to check it out!”
Just as the elder was about to explode, Huangpu Hanye walked away without even glancing at him. The elder was left speechless, nearly choking on his words. He had never been so blatantly ignored before, and to be dismissed by two people in one day was infuriating.
As soon as Xiao Yufan appeared in the square, he felt countless eyes on him. He wasn’t surprised by this, nor did he show any sign of panic. After all, standing beside him was a woman surrounded by countless halos of admiration.
“Ah, if looks could kill, I’d probably be dead many times over by now. The most frustrating part is that I haven’t even gotten any benefits from it!”
Xiao Yufan shook his head to himself, then glanced at Huangpu Xian’er. As if hearing his murmur, a blush spread across her face, and then, to everyone’s astonishment, she wrapped her arm around Xiao Yufan’s.
“My god! What kind of luck does this guy have? My goddess is actually holding onto him! Is there no justice in this world?”
Huangpu Xian’er’s action immediately caused an uproar among the younger men of the Huangpu family. They had never seen their goddess act like a little woman, walking beside a man and making such an intimate gesture in public.
“Damn it! Our Huangpu family’s goddess has been stolen by an outsider!”
The murmurs continued, but these people were merely venting their frustrations, as no one in the Huangpu family could match the excellence of this woman.
Faced with Huangpu Xian’er’s bold move, Xiao Yufan could only smile wryly. This girl was really putting him in the spotlight. However, since the Huangpu family already harbored deep hostility toward him, he didn’t mind such an intimate gesture.
In fact, Xiao Yufan seemed to be enjoying it. Feeling the softness pressing against his arm, he swallowed hard. Good thing this was in public, or he might have done something inappropriate…
“Haha, I told you! This kid wouldn’t back out. If he did, even if his father and the old man from the Situ family came personally, I’d make sure he couldn’t leave here easily!”
Seeing Xiao Yufan approach, Huangpu Hanye finally smiled. Earlier, he had also thought the young man might have fled, but it turned out to be a false alarm. Clearly, Xiao Yufan was someone who could test one’s patience. He must have arrived late on purpose to express his displeasure.
“Wait until he comes out alive before you laugh. If he can’t walk out of the Cold Water Gully, he’ll never become the son-in-law of our Huangpu Clan!”
“That’s none of your concern. This is our family’s own affair!”
Clearly unhappy with the second elder, Huangpu Hanye spoke with little respect, even though the elder was his senior by generations. The old man had given him no reason for respect—living nearly a hundred years yet still clinging to power, it was pitiful indeed.
This remark caused many people to twitch their mouths, especially the second elder, whose expression darkened. He could endure Huangpu Yi’s words, but Huangpu Hanye had no standing to speak to him this way. Even if this man were to inherit the Huangpu Clan, that would still be years away.
“Ah, ah, ah, the kid is here. I’ll go see him!”
Before the second elder could erupt in anger, Huangpu Hanye had already walked forward, not even glancing at him. The elder was momentarily speechless, nearly choking on his unspoken words. When had he ever been so thoroughly ignored—twice in one day, no less?
As soon as Xiao Yufan appeared in the plaza, he felt countless eyes turn toward him. He wasn’t the least bit surprised by this scene, nor did he show any panic. After all, beside him stood a breathtaking beauty surrounded by endless admiration.
“Man, if looks could kill, I’d be dead a hundred times by now. The worst part is, I haven’t even gained any advantage!”
Xiao Yufan shook his head to himself, glancing at Huangpu Xian’er. As if hearing his whisper, a faint blush appeared on her face. It gradually deepened, and before everyone’s astonished gazes, her delicate arm gently entwined with Xiao Yufan’s!
“Goodness gracious! What kind of fate does this guy have? My goddess is actually hugging him! Where’s the fairness in this world?”
Huangpu Xian’er’s bold move immediately triggered loud lamentations from many young men of the Huangpu Clan. They had never seen their goddess behave like a tender woman, walking beside a man and making such an intimate gesture in public…
“Unbelievable! Our Huangpu Clan’s goddess has been stolen away by an outsider!”
Murmurs rose and fell like waves. These people were merely venting their frustration at not being able to “taste the grapes.” After all, no one in the Huangpu Clan could match this extraordinary woman.
Today, the Huangpu family estate is bustling with activity. At the central square connected to the Cold Water Stream, many members of the Huangpu family have gathered. They are here to witness the man who has been acknowledged by the most outstanding woman of the Huangpu family, to see what kind of extraordinary individual he truly is.
“Damn, wasn’t that guy supposed to enter the Cold Water Stream today? Why hasn’t he shown up yet? Did he chicken out at the last minute?”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan hasn’t appeared for a long time, some people are growing impatient. The arrogance of the Huangpu family makes them quite dissatisfied with Xiao Yufan’s performance. However, they seem to have forgotten that forcing Xiao Yufan into this perilous situation was their own doing.
“I think that’s the case. Otherwise, why hasn’t he shown up after so long? If he doesn’t dare to appear, then he’s just a coward!”
Another person immediately chimed in. Since they couldn’t have what they desired, they naturally didn’t want anyone else to have it either. They hoped Xiao Yufan wouldn’t show up, because if he actually succeeded in passing through the Cold Water Stream, their goddess might end up with him.
Although the crowd below was noisy, on a high platform in the square, Huangpu Yi and Huangpu Hanye still wore faint smiles on their faces. They knew Xiao Yufan would come.
“Family Head, I think the grandson of Situ Lingyu is far inferior to him. He hasn’t arrived yet. Did he change his mind at the last minute, or was this all part of his plan? Could it be that even the Family Head has been deceived by him?”
An elder who had always been at odds with Huangpu Yi now stepped forward. The sooner they got rid of Xiao Yufan, the sooner they could marry Huangpu Xian’er off to the Hidden Tan family. Once that was done, their mission would be mostly accomplished.
“If Situ Lingyu were standing here, would you dare to say such a thing? Although I only saw that young man once when he was unconscious, I know that the grandson of Silver Fox is no ordinary person!”
Huangpu Yi smiled, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. Anyone could hear the sarcasm in his words. The existence of Situ Lingyu could easily overshadow many self-proclaimed geniuses, and for this elder to speak such words was nothing short of self-humiliation.
“Hmph, speaking too confidently isn’t a good thing. If that young man really doesn’t show up, I wonder how the Family Head will save face!”
Faced with such sarcasm, even this old man, with his years of experience, couldn’t help but turn pale. He knew Huangpu Yi wouldn’t spare him any face, but he hadn’t expected such a blatant slap in the face.
However, at this thought, the elder’s heart skipped a beat. If, after this incident, Huangpu Yi really started to cause trouble for him, how would he handle it? After all, Huangpu Yi was the head of the Hidden Huangpu family. Even if he was his elder, it wouldn’t make any difference.
Just then, the noise in the square quieted down a bit, because from another direction, Xiao Yufan’s figure slowly appeared, and behind him was the purple-clad Jiao’er.
At this moment, Huangpu Xian’er, dressed in a light purple gown, looked like a celestial being, her graceful figure accentuated by the dress. Her long black hair, tied loosely with a purple ribbon, danced in the wind. Her stunning profile carried a faint smile, and just this scene alone was enough to captivate many.
“Haha, I knew it! This kid wouldn’t break his promise. If he did, even if his father and the Situ family’s old man came over, I’d make sure he couldn’t walk away unscathed!”
Seeing Xiao Yufan approach, Huangpu Hanye finally showed a smile. He had also thought that the young man might have chickened out, but it turned out to be a false alarm. However, it was clear that Xiao Yufan was a master of testing people’s patience. The reason he appeared so late was surely to express his dissatisfaction.
“You can laugh when he comes out alive. If he can’t walk out of the Cold Water Stream, he’ll never be my Huangpu family’s son-in-law!”
“There’s no need for outsiders to worry about this. This is our family’s own business!”
Huangpu Hanye spoke, clearly displeased with the elder. Even though the elder was of his grandfather’s generation, he didn’t show much respect, as the old man had given him no reason to. For someone nearly a hundred years old to still be obsessed with power was quite pitiful.
The term “outsider” made many people’s mouths twitch, especially the elder, whose expression turned even uglier. While he could tolerate Huangpu Yi’s words, Huangpu Hanye had no right to speak to him like that. Even if this man were to take over the Huangpu family, it would be years from now.
“Hey, hey, hey, that kid’s coming over. I’m going to check it out!”
Just as the elder was about to explode, Huangpu Hanye had already walked away, not even giving him a glance. The elder was momentarily speechless, almost choking on his words. When had he ever been so blatantly ignored? And to be ignored by two people in one day was too much.
As soon as Xiao Yufan appeared in the square, he felt countless eyes turn toward him. He wasn’t surprised by this, nor did he show any sign of panic. After all, standing beside him was a woman surrounded by countless halos of admiration.
“Ah, if looks could kill, I’d probably be dead many times over by now. The most frustrating part is that I haven’t even gotten any benefits from it!”
Xiao Yufan shook his head to himself, then glanced at Huangpu Xian’er. As if hearing his murmur, a blush spread across Huangpu Xian’er’s face, gradually deepening. Then, to everyone’s astonishment, she wrapped her jade-like arm around Xiao Yufan’s arm!
“My god, what kind of luck does this guy have? My goddess is actually hugging him! Is there no justice in this world?”
Huangpu Xian’er’s action immediately caused an uproar among the younger generation of the Huangpu family. They had never seen their goddess act like a little woman, walking beside a man and making such an intimate gesture in front of everyone…
“Damn it! Our Huangpu family’s goddess has been stolen by an outsider!”
The voices of discussion rose and fell. These people were merely venting their frustrations because they couldn’t have what they desired. After all, in the Huangpu family, no one was worthy of such an outstanding woman.
Faced with Huangpu Xian’er’s bold move, Xiao Yufan could only shake his head with a bitter smile. This girl was really putting him in the spotlight. However, since the Huangpu family already harbored deep hostility toward him, he didn’t mind such an intimate gesture.
In fact, Xiao Yufan seemed to be enjoying it, feeling the softness pressing against his arm. He swallowed hard. Good thing this was in public, or else he might have done something inappropriate…
In fact, Xiao Yufan wore an expression of obvious enjoyment. Feeling the softness pressing gently against his arm, he swallowed hard. Phew! Fortunately, this was in public, or else he might have done something inappropriate…
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